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Why does `NH_3` act as a Lewis base ?

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Nitrogen atom in `NH_3` has one lone pair of electrons which is available for donation. Therefore, it acts as a Lewis base.
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Knowledge Check

  • Which one of the following molecular hydrides acts as a Lewis acid ?

    A
    `NH_3`
    B
    `H_2O`
    C
    `B_2H_6`
    D
    `CH_4`

  • Which of the following molecules acts as a Lewis acid ?

    A
    `(CH_3)_2O`
    B
    `(CH_3)_3P`
    C
    `(CH_3)_3N`
    D
    `(CH_3)_3B`

  • Which of the following fluoro-compounds is most likely to behave as a Lewis base ?

    A
    `CF_4`
    B
    `SiF_4`
    C
    `BF_3`
    D
    `PF_3`

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